Speaker, the ANC pays tribute to the ANC Youth League on its 66 years of existence in the struggle for a democratic, nonracial, nonsexist and prosperous South Africa.
The ANC applauds the role played by young people under the leadership of the youth league which has always been at the forefront of the struggle for a better life, particularly for the poor majority. Again, the ANC encourages the youth to be ... [Interjections.]
Mr Speaker!
Hon member, is that a point of order? What point are you rising on?
Mr Speaker, I think it might be a point of order. [Laughter.]
What point are you rising on?
I just wanted to say that although the hon member is not talking about anything to do with Parliament, we are quite happy to let it go. [Laughter.]
Hon member, take your seat. [Laughter.] Hon member, you may continue.
Again, the ANC is encouraging the youth to be at the forefront of the current struggles, in order to change the quality of life of our people, including through the attainment of economic liberation for the poor.
Government programmes should be geared around education, skills development and job creation for our youth. The ANC congratulates the ANC Youth League on the milestone of celebrating 66 years in 2010 and believes that the league has the critical responsibility of taking forward the wonderful work of the founding fathers and mothers. I thank you. [Applause.]